Welcome to the Township of Lower Merion's Parks and Recreation Department.

Since June of 1996, Lindsay Taylor has directed the Lower Merion Township Parks and Recreation Department. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing all recreation programs, events and activities along with developing and maintaining the Township’s park system.

The Ardmore Pool and Belmont Hills Pool Complex fall under the purview of the Parks and Recreation Department, as does permitting and scheduling of all Township parks and community meeting rooms and oversight of the Ardmore Avenue Community Center.

Ms. Taylor has led the Township’s pursuit of expanded bike and pedestrian trails, has played an integral role in the formulation of the Township’s Open Space Plan and has overseen the development of master plans for most of the Township’s parks. Her outstanding leadership was honored in 1997 when she was awarded the distinction of “Outstanding Senior Manager.”

Prior to her employment with the Township, Ms. Taylor served as Director of Parks and Recreation for Lower Providence Township. She has a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University and an M.S.A. in Public Administration, also from West Chester University.